Nelson, Michigan
Nelson: Township in Saginaw County, Michigan
About
Nelson is a township located in the county of Saginaw in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,764 and a population density of 129 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,142 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Nelson
| Population : | 5,142 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Saginaw County |
| Area : | 36.8 km2 |
| Altitude : | 623 feet / 190 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 07:26:43 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 140 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 7.35% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Nelson is located at 43°20'3"N 84°13'47"W (43.3341900, -84.2297100).
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Demographics
The population of Nelson increased by 7.35% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,764 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,837 | 1.51% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,888 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,946 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,996 | 1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,030 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,067 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,079 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,139 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,145 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,142 | -0.06% | estimation process |
Schools in Nelson
College & universities near Nelson, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 247409 | Ross Medical Education Center-Saginaw | Saginaw (MI) | 48603 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near Nelson, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SGW | Saginaw, MI | 511 Johnson Street | BUS |
| OWO | Owosso, MI | 109 Comstock Street | BUS |
| BCY | Bay City, MI | 1124 Washington Avenue | BUS |
| DRD | Durand Union Station | 200 South Railroad St. | RAIL |
| FLN | Flint station | 1407 South Dort Highway | RAIL |
Post offices near Nelson
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Charl Post Office | Saint Charles (MI) | 48655 |
Other places with the same name (11)
- Nelson , Ohio township in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 3,140 people.
- Nelson , New York town in Madison County, New York, United States of America with a population of 1,940 people.
- Nelson , Georgia city in Pickens and Cherokee counties, Georgia, United States of America with a population of 1,395 people.
- Nelson , New Hampshire town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America with a population of 740 people.
- Nelson , Wisconsin village in Buffalo County, Wisconsin with a population of 560 people.
- Nelson , Pennsylvania township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States of America with a population of 555 people.
- Nelson , Nebraska city in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States of America with a population of 442 people.
- Nelson , Minnesota city in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 284 people.
- Nelson , Missouri city in Saline County, Missouri, United States with a population of 185 people.
- Nelson , Illinois village in Lee County, Illinois, United States of America with a population of 156 people.
Other cities in Saginaw County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saginaw County , MI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Saginaw | 47,823 | The most populous city in Saginaw County, Michigan. |
| Buena Vista | 6,816 | Unincorporated community in Michigan, United States |
| Shields | 6,587 | Human settlement in Saginaw County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Carrollton | 5,606 | Township of Michigan, United States |
| Kochville | 4,695 | Township in Saginaw County, Michigan |
| Taymouth | 4,261 | Township in Saginaw County, Michigan |
| Freeland | 3,514 | Borough in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Garfield | 2,608 | Township in Saginaw County, Michigan |
| Swan Creek | 2,228 | Township in Saginaw County, Michigan |
| Chesaning | 2,143 | Village in Michigan |
| Brant | 1,895 | Township in Saginaw County, Michigan |
| Saint Charles | 1,886 | Village in Michigan, United States |
| Frankenmuth | 1,882 | City in Saginaw County, Michigan, United States |
| Birch Run | 1,469 | Village in Michigan, United States |
| Hemlock | 1,466 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Chapin | 1,004 | Township in Saginaw County, Michigan |
Distance to Other Cities
Nelson distances to largest Michigan cities
